To the Deep Blue Forests

The blue forest leads from the red soul―
With dyed cheeks, the jumping Aomori dancer’s smile makes my heart skip a beat.
With the rhythm, we are led to the scenery of Oirase, the world’s most beautiful autumn leaves.
Soon, the scenery changes to a snowy landscape.
The soil, which has been beautifully watered under the surface of the water, begins to prepare for spring.
And then the buds begin to bud, and soon a blue forest is born, and apples like the sun begin to sing.
The drums begin to beat, and the girl who has grown up jumps and heads for the sky.
The red spirit leads from the blue forest―
In the deep blue forest, the dancers begin to dance.
Little by little, colors are born to the rhythm of drums and songs.
The sound dwells in the roots, and the trees grow and become a forest.
We are blessed with apples as red as the sun.
The apples burst like fire and autumn comes.
The water of Oirase is like a mirror, calm and receptive.
The autumn leaves in full bloom fill my heart like the smile of a girl with dyed cheeks.

As a child, I grew up in Misawa City in Aomori Prefecture.
I was with my grandfather, driving around Aomori, and I still remember its wind and colours.
And now, you have arrived here after travelling by air, via the blue sky to the blue forests of Aomori.
The place where the blue light welcomes you.
In Aomori, the soul’s passion and nature’s composure rock beautifully in the bounty of the four seasons.

Please enjoy this picture from both sides, as if to follow a story.
With the light that differs by season, weather and time, the deep blue forests display various expressions.
Travelling in Aomori thus brings something special.
I hope you enjoy the land, the sky and the splendor of Aomori.（MORIMOTO Chie）